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Diagnostics — Depreciation

Danaher Diagnostics — Depreciation decreased by 3.8% to $102M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.0%, from $100M to $102M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Diagnostics — Depreciation shows relatively stable performance with a 3.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026
Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects higher investment in physical infrastructure, while a decrease may suggest aging assets or reduced capital intensity.

Detailed definition

The systematic allocation of the cost of tangible fixed assets, such as manufacturing equipment and laboratory facilitie...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported as part of segment-level operating expenses across industrial and manufacturing firms.

Metric ID: dhr_segment_diagnostics_depreciation

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$94.75M$94.75M$94.75M$94.75M$97M$100M$95M$102M$100M$100M$101M$106M$102M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+2.4%+3.1%-5.0%+7.4%-2.0%+0.0%+1.0%+5.0%-3.8%
YoY Change+2.4%+5.5%+0.3%+7.7%+3.1%+0.0%+6.3%+3.9%+2.0%
Range$94.75M$106M
CAGR+2.5%
Avg YoY Growth+3.5%
Median YoY Growth+3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danaher's diagnostics — depreciation?
Danaher (DHR) reported diagnostics — depreciation of $102M in Q1 2026.
How has Danaher's diagnostics — depreciation changed year-over-year?
Danaher's diagnostics — depreciation increased by 2.0% year-over-year, from $100M to $102M.
What is the long-term trend for Danaher's diagnostics — depreciation?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Danaher's diagnostics — depreciation has grown at a 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $379M to $407M.
What does diagnostics — depreciation mean?
The non-cash expense representing the aging of physical assets used in the diagnostics segment.